Charges Filed After Deadly Fort Worth Crash
Fort Worth, Texas – A man has been charged with aggravated assault and manslaughter due to a tragic multi-vehicle crash earlier this month, which has left several people dead and others severely injured.
Details of the Incident
On April 5, at approximately 4 a.m., Fort Worth police were called to the scene of a significant car accident on Risinger Road. During this incident, the authorities reported that at least three individuals lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries.
Among the deceased were 19-year-old Kianna White and her friend Taunya Freeman, also 19. Kianna’s 18-year-old sister, Kiara White, is currently hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at John Peter Smith Hospital, suffering from multiple broken bones and internal injuries.
Arrest and Charges
Law enforcement officials arrested Brian Hoy, who has been booked into the Tarrant County Jail. He is implicated in this tragic event with two counts of manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault. Current jail records indicate that Hoy is being held on a $60,000 bond.
Outstanding Questions
As the investigation continues, details concerning Hoy’s precise involvement in the crash remain unclear. Additionally, it is not known whether he could face further charges related to the other victims hurt in this incident.
Source: Information has been gathered from Fort Worth Police, records from the Tarrant County jail, and statements from the family of Kianna White.